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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
3
A chaotic Barcelona uprising sees mounted police clash with workers, barricades entangle horses, and rioters fight from balconies. Civil guards fire into the air as revolutions retreat under artillery pressure, with reports of looting, arson, and killings across Catalonia.
Recurring quake activity in Mexico continued with a renewal of shocks at Acapulco lasting fourteen hours on Friday. Churches and waterfront buildings were damaged as the sea rose and a tidal wave swept through ruined structures, destroying homes and properties.
The Times argues three core principles for imperial defense. Each Dominion should develop its own resources under Parliament. Overseas training should be conducted where possible. Individual effort must be coordinated for the common good. It suggests reallocating funds from dreadnoughts to trainers for the Australasian station to meet regional needs.
In Sweden, two industries refuse to accept arbitrators' award, the masters lock out 1,000 workers, with another thousand expected. Workers threaten a general strike as telegraph operators join the action amid mounting industrial unrest.
London reports a massive blaze in Osaka, the empire's commercial hub. The fire consumed about square miles, razing thirteen thousand buildings including a famed temple, with numerous lives lost and widespread devastation across the city.
The Turf Melbourne lists final acceptances for Saturdays Australian Hurdle Race. Entries include Bel Enchanted States, Proceeth Dagoba, Concave, The Sun, Fossil, Nightlicht, Cothbrook, Alert Dream, Rogue's March, Touise, and Manasin Willies. The note ends with a humorous aside about twin sisters and misidentification.
Telegrams report a gas explosion in New Madan Serry Creswick and details a court appeal involving Austinethin and O Loughlan suspects. Judge Engleson notes window access by O Loughlan. witnesses claim differing window openings and a spike blocking it. Accused are held for trial amid fresh developments.
Melbourne August 2 The Postal Commission heard from assistant secretary Mr Owen ham who stated he knew no information that would reflect on the Deputy Postmaster General of Queensland issuing notices to telephone users about new rates. He challenged the deputy's claim that the central office often used certain stating methods. Deputies argue against central authorities while fearing loss of authority to the Minister and potential state control if statutory power rests with deputies.
In West Australia Perth on August 2 the Light of Asin Jaine miners case proceeds as counsel address the Court. The Judge sums up the day. Promise Moore receives a telegram from Premiers stating settlement of the financial question is for each Government to decide. Moore departs for Melbourne today.
In New South Wales Mrs. Chirise Charles Taylor Freeman was knocked down by a team on Friday night. Mrs. Ellis was burned when clothing caught fire yesterday. Taylor was injured when a bale of wool fell on him.
South Australia official Whitney Kidman interviews Northenersi Tory Minister Mr O Loughlin about building freeing and canning works at Fort Darwin rather than in West Australia. Kidman pledges to report to WA company representatives and later submit concrete proposals to the Government.
The latest quotas list wheat and chaff prices across Perth including Mulhourme and Adelaide imports. Wheat ranges from 4a 10d to 14 7d, with Perth chaff priced around £3.74 6d to £4 796d and wheat near 4s 2d. Prices reflect regional market shifts as of August 2.
Heavy rainfall across Geraldton and surrounding districts caused floods in streets and homes, with water entering shops, cellars, and hotels. Churches saw reduced attendance as residents reported up to three inches of rain in an hour and wider countywide flooding affecting roads, farms, and crops.
fragmented OCR text describes Australian players and match actions with unclear city and opponent details. It mentions Yorkshire Lancashire watch, Winker, first innings, two wickets, and an adjournment. Specifics about teams and outcomes are obscured, leaving only scattered names and phrases.
A damaged, cryptic letter seeks explanation on a disputed topic involving persons and events, mentioning names and dates in fragmented form. The piece preserves odd spellings and unclear references, offering little resolvable context beyond a request for clarification.
A garbled OCR style entry from August 2 190 with references to travels and a mix of names and terms. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent facts or identifiable events. It reflects disordered commentary rather than a clear news item.
A 19th century perspective reviews Ouida's long silence on suffrage and publishes her June National Review piece. The essay argues women must accept equal rights and responsibilities, questioning if women will pursue politics while maintaining social deference and license, and contending that true equality demands both power and accountability.
Affected rail line reports washaways eastward, with five estenitet dissevered sections near Goonmae Sait and Clewherr. A repair gang works to clear a path as sleet and washouts disrupt service. The Perth to Crowder line tram and Geraldton train face delays. further washaways threaten east of Whearga until weather subsides and repairs complete.
Fragmentary notice describes a visitor to Geraldion and an absent director from the Ai pultuyal Bank with no clear dates or actions. The garbled lines mention a mayoral event, a council table, and a reference to a bank director away until Saturday next.
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